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[[Image:Logo.png|right]] In Fall 2010 semester, three online classes (CIS-110, CTS-130, and OPH-141) at Durham Tech are being taught using a product called Sakai. Instead of logging into Blackboard, students in these classes will log in to a [http://mysakai.rsmart.com/ Sakai server] to access assignments, submit work, and communicate with classmates and the instructor. If you are curious to know more about Sakai and why we are using it, see the [[Sakai Pilot Overview for Students]].
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in | New to Sakai?]]</b>
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* <b>[http://youtu.be/TZ1MfnWpNkI Sakai Tour for Students]</b> (5 minute video)
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in#How do I log in to Sakai?|How do I determine my Sakai user id and password?]]</b>
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in#What if I forget my password? | Forgot your Sakai password?]]</b>
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* <b>[[Sakai: Logging in#When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why? | When I log in to Sakai I don't see all my courses listed, why?]]</b>
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* <b> [[Tips for Using Sakai]] </b>
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* <b>[[Contact Sakai Support]]</b>
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* <b>Printable student login sheet (PDF): [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin.pdf|Credit Courses]] | [[Media:SakaiStudentLogin-noncredit.pdf|Non-Credit Courses]]</b> - <font color="red">''updated!''</font>
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* <b> [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpwpa82O9h3orXXZqWMUCP6EdZFt3WpFf Videos]: [http://youtu.be/awp3NsrS8-g How to Post/Reply in Discussion Forums], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7ySwaObM7c&feature=share&list=PLpwpa82O9h3qkjEMJM5DRnyctekaNO3Qi&index=8 How to Take a Sakai Test], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_5Onp0pTKU How to Submit a File using Assignments] </b>
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* '''[[Sakai: Logging in | Logging in to Sakai]]'''<br/>
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Find out your user id, how to login, access your classes, and more...
  
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==What computer hardware or software do I need to use Sakai?==
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* '''[[Communicating with your Sakai instructor and classmates | Communicating with your instructor and classmates in Sakai]] '''<br/>
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Learn how to use Forums, join Meetings, send Email through Sakai, and more...
  
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The requirements are pretty much the same as for Blackboard.  You will need:
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* '''[[Taking an online test or quiz in Sakai]]'''<br/>
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* a computer (PC or Mac) with high-speed Internet access
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Tips for avoiding problems with online Tests
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* a ConnectMail email account (provided by Durham Tech)
 
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* a reasonably current web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or higher OR Firefox 3 or higher)
 
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* current version of Java installed (how to get the current version of Java)
 
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* JavaScript and cookies enabled (how to enable JavaScript and enable cookies)
 
  
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Note to Mac users:  Use the free Firefox web browser instead of Safari.
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* '''[[Sending papers (or other files) to instructors in Sakai]]'''<br/>
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Tips for saving documents and submitting them to your instructor (By Email, Dropbox or Assignments Tool and Turnitin)
  
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==How do I log in to Sakai?==
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* '''Working with other tools in Sakai'''<br/>
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Tips for working with '''[[Sakai Student Pages|Student Pages]]''' (a Lessons feature) and adding a '''[[Sakai Profile Photos|Profile Photo]]'''
  
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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
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* '''[[Contact Sakai Support]]'''<br/>
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* Enter your Sakai user name and password:
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Get help with Sakai
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** Your Sakai user name is your complete Durham Tech ConnectMail address.
 
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** Your initial Sakai password is a long number that was sent to your ConnectMail address.
 
  
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Note: If you can't find the email with your Sakai password, don't worry -- just follow the steps below for forgotten passwords.
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* <b>[https://www.durhamtech.edu/studentservices/index.htm Campus Resources for Students]</b><br>
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Info about student services at Durham Tech including: computer labs, Center for Academic Excellence, tutoring, bookstore, library, and more...
  
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==What if I forget my password?==
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Old PowerPoint Info:
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* '''[[PowerPoint_Presentations | PowerPoint Presentations in Sakai]]'''
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Tips for accessing, saving and printing presentations posted in Sakai
  
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* Go to http://mysakai.rsmart.com
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Old Videos:
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* Click on the "Forgot Password?" link. (It's in the lower right area. You may have to scroll down to see it.)
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/forums.swf Using the discussion forum]
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* Enter your complete Durham Tech ConnectMail address and click "Send Password".
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/messages.swf Sending messages in Sakai]
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* You will receive an email (in your ConnectMail account) that gives you your Sakai user name and password.
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'''Taking online tests or quizzes'''<br/>
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/tests.swf Taking tests in Sakai]
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==What do I do the first time I log in?==
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'''Submitting assignments to instructors'''<br/>
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* VIDEO: [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/resources/sakai/assignments.swf Submitting assignments]
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Immediately after your first login to Sakai, be sure to complete these important steps to finish setting up your account:
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===Change your password and enter your name===
 
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Account" then click "Modify Details".
 
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* Enter your first and last name, and then type in a private password that you can remember.  Type the password in a second time for verification. 
 
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* Click "Update Details."
 
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===Set the time zone===
 
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Preferences" then click "Time Zone".
 
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* Scroll down in the list and select America/New_York.
 
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* Click "Update Preferences."
 
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===Complete your profile===
 
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* In the My Settings box on the left, click "Profile2"
 
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* To add a picture or other personal info, point your mouse to any area of the profile screen and an option to edit or change information will appear.
 
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Note: Profiles2 works similarly to facebook. With this tool you can add "connections" (like friends on facebook), and you can post status updates that your connections will see. If you are a Twitter user, you can set your Preferences to send these status updates to Twitter.
 
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==How do I access my course in Sakai?==
 
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After you log into Sakai, you are taken to your private workspace, called "My Workspace". In the green band across the top, you should see a "Quicklink" to your course.  Click the course link to go into the site for your course. 
 
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Once in your course, you may notice that it looks a lot like Blackboard.
 
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==How can I get help?==
 
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Send an email to [mailto:sakaihelp@courses.durhamtech.edu sakaihelp@courses.durhamtech.edu]. 
 
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* Your name
 
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* The class you are taking that is using Sakai
 
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* A detailed description of the problem
 
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* A phone number where you can be reached
 
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* Please also cc: your instructor on the email!
 
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For telephone support, you can call Durham Tech's Instructional Technology team during normal business hours (M-F, 8-5) at 919-536-7213 - choose option 3, 4, or 5. 
 
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Blackboard Help Desk and the Durham Tech Help Desk are NOT able to help with Sakai issues.  Also, please do not contact rSmart for assistance.
 

Latest revision as of 09:09, 19 December 2016

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Find out your user id, how to login, access your classes, and more...

Learn how to use Forums, join Meetings, send Email through Sakai, and more...

Tips for avoiding problems with online Tests

Tips for saving documents and submitting them to your instructor (By Email, Dropbox or Assignments Tool and Turnitin)

  • Working with other tools in Sakai

Tips for working with Student Pages (a Lessons feature) and adding a Profile Photo

Get help with Sakai

Info about student services at Durham Tech including: computer labs, Center for Academic Excellence, tutoring, bookstore, library, and more...


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